Nicholas Cage is slated to star as Captain Charles McVay, the commander who tirelessly worked to keep his men from perishing after a secret mission to deliver parts of the atom bob Little Boy went horribly awry.

Mike Mendelson, Hannibal pictures and Richard Rionda are said to be producing the highly anticipated movie, which tells the true story of the Portland-based heavy cruiser.

And by all accounts, Cody is as excited as ever to join the period piece, and has been posting a slew of photos from the set of the action-packed film.

"I haven't seen the film in full. I've seen bits and pieces while working on post-production," he told us in an exclusive interview.

"To be honest, I'm a little nervous to see the completed project from an emotional standpoint. I know it's going to be very emotional. So far, from what I've heard and seen, I think Paul would be proud."

He added, "I want this film to be the best one yet—and the most memorable. A lot of people are going to remember Paul by this movie, and I want it to be worthy."